An analysis of the lubrication characteristics of mechanical seals with parallel sealing faces using an average flow model

Mikiko Oyabu, Jun Tomioka*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A new average flow model to analyze the lubrication characteristics of mechanical seals with parallel sealing faces is proposed. The present model determines the flow factors considering the side leakage under the operating condition equivalent to that in the mechanical seal. The correction factor for the expected hydrodynamic pressure generated by the relative motion of rough surfaces is also defined. The results are compared with those based on the Patir's average flow model and show that the present model can be effective for the analysis of the lubrication characteristics of mechanical seals with parallel sealing faces.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRecent Development in Machining, Materials and Mechanical Technologies
EditorsJyh-Chen Chen, Usuki Hiroshi, Sheng-Wei Lee, Yiin-Kuen Fuh
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages615-621
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9783038354956
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
EventInternational Conference on Machining, Materials and Mechanical Technologies, IC3MT 2014 - Taipei City, Taiwan, Province of China
Duration: 2014 Aug 312014 Sept 5

Publication series

NameKey Engineering Materials
Volume656-657
ISSN (Print)1013-9826
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9795

Other

OtherInternational Conference on Machining, Materials and Mechanical Technologies, IC3MT 2014
Country/TerritoryTaiwan, Province of China
CityTaipei City
Period14/8/3114/9/5

Keywords

  • Average flow model
  • Mechanical seal
  • Parallel sealing faces
  • Surface roughness

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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